Snorter (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Something outstandingly difficult; "the problem was a real snorter".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The math problem was a real snorter that even the teacher had trouble solving.
• She had always dreaded the steep hill on her morning jog, and on a cold winter morning it was a snorter.
• After several failed attempts, Jack concluded that the crossword puzzle was a snorter that was not worth his time.
• The engineer knew that designing a stable bridge for the turbulent river would be a snorter of a job.
• The team's coach warned them that the upcoming game against their arch-rivals would be a snorter, requiring all their skill and strategy.

Meaning ²

Someone who expresses contempt or indignation by uttering a snorting sound.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Disagreeable Person

Related Words

• Snort (verb)

Meaning ³

Something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent; "a snorter of a sermon"; "the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.